2017 Bottega 'Il Vino dei Poeti' Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Bottega Brunello di Montalcino is a classic, structured Tuscan red — built on Sangiovese purity, firm tannins and long ageing potential.
This is a more traditional style, where depth, savoury complexity and structure take centre stage.
My Wine Man
This is for someone who enjoys serious Italian reds with structure and a more food-driven profile.
If you like wines that are dry, layered and built around tannin and acidity rather than softness, this is a proper Brunello expression.
What makes this wine stand out
This is all about structure and balance.
Made from Sangiovese in Montalcino, it shows dark cherry and dried red fruit layered with spice, leather and earthy complexity.
The tannins are firm and shaping, giving the wine its backbone, while the acidity keeps everything lifted and defined.
It’s not designed to be soft — it’s designed to evolve.
Style / drinking window
Full-bodied with dark cherry, spice, earth and savoury notes.
Firm, structured tannins and bright acidity provide length and ageing potential.
Best enjoyed with decanting now, or cellared to allow further development.
Why this is a smart buy
If you want a classic Brunello that delivers structure, depth and long-term potential, this is a strong choice.
It offers a more traditional, serious expression — ideal for pairing with food or building a cellar.
Looking for a different Italian red style?
- Bottega Rosso di Montalcino 2021 → lighter / more approachable / earlier drinking
- Antinori Tignanello → more modern / Bordeaux-influenced
- Amarone della Valpolicella → richer / more powerful
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